Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

Question

Are there age or health requirements to be a candidate?

D`Arcy Honeycutt, MD · Answer

Yes, I consider it major surgery.  This surgery will change your body and self image.  Implants will require replacement 10-15 years in the future.  There is a scar and healing time.  Most women are very pleased with the results.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation is real surgery and should be approached seriously. That said, if done correctly it can deliver excellent results in less than hour with relatively little pain during recovery.Breast augmentation is a
very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results in a
variety of breasts types.

Most important is a
consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this
procedure.  Don’t settle for less!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation is an elective procedure that is "major". Like any medical treatment, you should be relatively healthy and be mature enough to understand the risks related to the surgery for a better outcome. In Canada, you can have surgery while still being a minor, however no reputable surgeon will perform your surgery if it is deemed dangerous for you.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A breast augmentation usually takes less than an hour and there is essentially no blood loss.  It is a very safe procedure but it is a major operation.

Kenneth D. Christman, MD · Answer

There are many operations that are more complex, while there are many procedures that are less complex.

Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

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Answer: Breast augmentation is brief but major surgery nonetheless.

Answer: Breast augmentation is brief but major surgery nonetheless.

Answer: Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

Answer: Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

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Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

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Answer: Breast augmentation is brief but major surgery nonetheless.

Answer: Breast augmentation is brief but major surgery nonetheless.

Answer: Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

Answer: Is Breast Augmentation major surgery?

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